Head of Communications

Location: Central London (with flexible working options)
Contract: 1-Year Fixed-Term Appointment (August 2025 - September 2026)
Salary: £71,000 - £77,000
Interview Date: In-person interviews on Wednesday, 24 July 2025

About the Role: We're seeking an exceptional individual to step into a high-profile leadership role as Head of Communications for a Government department during a 12 month + maternity cover. This is a rare opportunity to shape how the organisation communicates with over 450,000 people across the UK and to champion the purpose and priorities of one of the most unique organisations in the world. You'll be joining an energetic and fast-paced environment, working closely with Ministers, , and senior officials to deliver impactful, innovative, and inclusive communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Communications Strategy, ensuring alignment with wider government priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight and high-quality support to the Cabinet Secretary and COO.
• Manage and inspire a high-performing communications team, fostering collaboration and resilience.
• Drive internal communications campaigns that engage and inform civil servants across the UK.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Whitehall and the Devolved Administrations.
• Represent the department in high-level meetings, bringing credibility, insight, and influence.
• Champion professional development and capability-building within your team and the wider Government Communications Service (GCS).

Looking for a confident, creative, and collaborative leader who can: demonstrate the below:

• Deliver strategic communications in a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders with clarity and credibility.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team, promoting excellence and wellbeing.
• Navigate the political and media landscape with sound judgement and insight.
• Bring a fresh perspective, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Work as part of a senior leadership team, contributing to the department's wider goals.
• Able to lead a team that has a real impact
• Highly experienced in communications and previously worked for a large complex organisation ideally in the public sector
• Highly experienced in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders including high profile stakeholders

If this role is of interest please do apply with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience and do get in contact to discuss the role in detail.

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